Kenwood KDC-W8027 - Manuals

Page 2 - English; Contents; Switching

2 | English Contents Safety precautions 4 Notes 6 About CDs 7 Notes on playing MP3/WMA 8 Notes on Multi-function Key System 10 Notes on Sound Management System 11 General features 12 PowerHiding the Control PanelSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorRotary Volume knob operation mode selectDisplay Mode...

Page 4 - Safety precautions; WARNING

4 | English Safety precautions 2 WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. • When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive...

Page 5 - NOTE; Lens Fogging

English | 5 NOTE • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button h...

Page 6 - Notes; Cleaning the Unit; Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals; symbol are trademarks of SRS; Dolby Pro Logic II

6 | English Notes Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. • Applying spray cleaner directly to...

Page 7 - About CDs

English | 7 Handling CDs • Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. • Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using a ...

Page 8 - Notes on playing MP3/WMA; Acceptable media; • Maximum number of characters for folder name:; Entering ID3 tag; Writing files into a medium

8 | English Notes on playing MP3/WMA Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. Acceptable media The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.When using CD-R...

Page 9 - MP3/WMA playing order; Example of a medium’s folder/file hierarchy; When a File Search is executed with file

English | 9 Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/ WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension.The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3/WMA data as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension. • Do not attempt to play a mediu...

Page 10 - Notes on Multi-function Key System; Setting each function

10 | English Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [2] — [5] buttons.The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. What’s the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key Sy...

Page 11 - Notes on Sound Management System; Set up the speaker; Exit Audio setup mode

English | 11 Notes on Sound Management System The KDC-PSW9527/W9027 allows you to set up the best sound field to your car using the audio setup. This is the Sound Management System. There are two types of audio setup mode:Easy audio setup (called Easy mode) and Professional audio setup (called PRO m...

Page 12 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Hiding the Control Panel; Hiding the control panel; The panel is opened to enable the operation.

12 | English General features Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. • When the power is ON, the 'Security Code' (page 46) is displayed as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF". Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at...

Page 13 - Selecting the Source; Source required; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume; Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.; Rotate the Rotary Volume knob.

English | 13 Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display Tuner "TUNER" CD "Compact Disc" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD Changer" Auxiliary input "AUX" Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY" • This unit automatically turns f...

Page 14 - Display Mode Switching; Switching the display mode.; Display Mode; Text Display Switching; Switching the text display.

14 | English General features Display Mode Switching Switching the display mode. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] (KDC-W8027)/ [4] (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key Sy...

Page 15 - In Tuner source

English | 15 The text display in the Upper text display part In Tuner source Information Display Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+ch+PS" Radio text or Frequency "R-TEXT" Date "DATE" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Displaying th...

Page 16 - Side Graphic Display Switching; Switching the Side graphic Display.

16 | English General features The text display in the Lower text display part In Tuner source Information Display KENWOOD Logo "LOGO" Clock "CLOCK" Spectrum Analyzer & Clock "S/ANA+CLOCK" Radio text "R-TEXT" Date "DATE" In CD & External disc source Inf...

Page 17 - Graphic display/ Spectrum Analyzer display; Wallpaper selecting; Turn the wallpaper scan ON.

English | 17 Display:B/ Display:C/ Display:D Graphic part/ Spectrum Analyzer Display Switching Switching the graphic Display/ Spectrum analyzer display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button....

Page 18 - External Display Switching

18 | English General features Display:B/ Display:C Text Display Switching Switching the text display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3]/ [4] button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page...

Page 19 - Auxiliary Input Display Setting; The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.; Panel Position Setting; Adjustment Item; The panel tilts upwards.

English | 19 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display. 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 s...

Page 20 - Theft Deterrent Panel; Removing the Backpanel; Remove the Backpanel forward.; Reattaching the Backpanel; TEL Mute; When a call comes in; System Q; Select the source to set

20 | English General features Theft Deterrent Panel The Backpanel of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft. Removing the Backpanel 1 Turn the ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Turn OFF the power, and the control panel becomes horizontal. • Af...

Page 22 - Audio Control; st section

22 | English General features Function of the KDC-W8027 Audio Control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the [2] button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-funct...

Page 23 - nd section

English | 23 • According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below. Bass Q Factor Bass Center Frequency 1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100 2.00 60/70/80/150 • When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20...

Page 24 - Speaker Setting; OFF; Dual Zone System

24 | English General features Function of the KDC-W8027 Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [Q] button. "SP SELECT"...

Page 25 - Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.

English | 25 Subwoofer Output Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. Press the [SW] button for at least 1 second. Each time the button is pressed Subwoofer output switches ON or OFF.When it’s ON, "SUB WOOFER ON" is displayed. • When the 'Dual Zone System' is ON, each of the following setup ...

Page 26 - Sound management features; Audio control; Dolby ProLogic II setting; SRC

26 | English Sound management features Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Audio control 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the [SRC] button. 2 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "AD CTRL" is displayed above the [2] button.Refer...

Page 29 - Exit Audio setup mode

English | 29 • The Adjustment item can also be controlled by the rotary volume knob. Refer to 'Rotary Volume knob operation mode select' (page 13). • You can select the Speaker level only when you have set the speaker to anything other than "None" using the "SP-SEL". • * 2 Function o...

Page 30 - Selects the PRO mode of Audio setup

30 | English Sound management features Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Audio Setup (PRO mode) 1 Selects the PRO mode of Audio setup See the 'Audio Setup' (page 50) and select "Audio Setup: PRO". 2 Select the Audio Setup item for adjustment Select an audio setup item you wish to adjust ...

Page 31 - Low Pass Filter Subwoofer

English | 31 2nd section Multi-function key operation Audio setup item [2] "MEMORY" [2] "USER"[3] "INST" User MemoryUser Insttaller [3] "CALL" [2] "USER"[3] "INST" Call UserCall Insttaller • You can store an adjusted audio setup value by selecting &#...

Page 32 - Audio Setup memory Recall

32 | English Sound management features Function of the KDC-PSW9527/KDC-W9027 Audio Setup memory Recall 1 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [3] ("AD SET") button. 2 Select the Recall section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "CALL" is displayed above the [3]/[5...

Page 33 - Tuner features; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Direct Access Tuning; Entering the frequency and tuning.; Press the number buttons on the remote.

English | 33 Tuner features Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. 2 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Pr...

Page 34 - Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Auto Memory Entry; ] button for at least 2; Preset Tuning; Calling up the stations in the memory.; Changing the display order

34 | English Tuner features Station Preset Memory Putting the station in the memory. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. 3 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button un...

Page 35 - RDS features; Traffic Information; Radio Text Scroll; Scrolling the displayed radio text.; AM

English | 35 RDS features Traffic Information Switching to traffic information automatically when a traffic bulletin starts even when you aren’t listening to the radio. Press the [TI] button. Each time the button is pressed the Traffic Information function turns ON or OFF.When it’s ON, "Traffic ...

Page 36 - Program Type; Program Type preset; Presetting the Program Type

36 | English RDS features PTY (Program Type) Selecting the Program Type and searching for a station. 1 Enter PTY mode Press the [PTY] button. • This function can’t be used during a traffic bulletin or AM reception. 2 Select the Program Type Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pres...

Page 37 - Enter PTY mode

English | 37 Changing Language for PTY Function Selecting the Program Type display language. 1 Enter PTY mode Refer to 'PTY (Program Type)' (page 36). 2 Enter Changing Language mode Press the [SCRL] button. 3 Select the language Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the lang...

Page 38 - When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted; NEXT

38 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel to insert disc Press the [ 0 ] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens,...

Page 39 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD player; Pause and play; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Fast Forwarding; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Disc Search/Folder Search; Function of remote; Direct Track/File Search; Enter the track/file number; Function of disc changers with remote; Direct Disc Search; Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.; Enter the disc number

English | 39 Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "Compact Disc" CD player "CD Changer" CD changer "MD C...

Page 40 - In CD & External disc source; Repeat play; File Repeat; Scan Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play

40 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [...

Page 41 - Canceling the Folder Select mode; Folder Select; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Scrolling the folder name display

English | 41 • The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode are different from those in the folder search mode.See 'Notes on playing MP3/WMA' (page 8) for details. Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the [3] ("EXIT") button. Function of MP3/WMA Folder Select Quickly s...

Page 42 - Canceling the DNPP mode; Attaching a title to a CD.; Character type; Numbers and symbols; Character

42 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Text/Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text or MD title. Press the [SCRL] button. Function of disc changers with remote DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer. 1 Enter DNPP mo...

Page 43 - GSM Hands Free Unit control features; Receiving a call; When a Call is Received

English | 43 GSM Hands Free Unit control features Receiving a call Received calls can be answered when a GSM Hands Free Unit (optional accessory) is connected to this unit. 1 When a Call is Received "Hands Free" will be displayed. 2 Accept a call Press the [1], [3] — [6] or [NEXT] button. Di...

Page 44 - Phone Book Search; Phone Book Search Mode item; Initial Select Mode; Scrolling the Name and Telephone Number; Direct Dial; Canceling the Hands Free mode

44 | English GSM Hands Free Unit control features Phone Book Search Selecting a telephone number from the phone book. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "H-F" is displayed above the [2] (KDC-W8027)/ [3] (KDC-PSW9527/W9027) button.Refe...

Page 45 - Select the Message

English | 45 4 Select the Message Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 5 Switch the Display Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button. Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as follows: SMS Mode item Name/ Phone NumberDateMessage When the display line of a message is 'Text Scroll' (page 52) set to "M...

Page 46 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item; In Standby mode; Security Code

46 | English Menu system Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 s...

Page 47 - Input prohibited time; minutes; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.

English | 47 • When the Security Code function is activated it can’t be released.Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MEN...

Page 48 - Phone voice sent to the front and rear speaker.; ] button for at least 1; The date display blinks.; Repeat step 3 and 4 operation and adjust the; Synchronizes the time.

48 | English Menu system When hands free unit connecting; In Standby mode Phone voice speaker setting Selecting the speaker to output the Phone voice. Display Setting "SP SEL: ALL" Phone voice sent to the front and rear speaker. "SP SEL: F-Right" Phone voice send to the front right s...

Page 49 - Select Font Type Select Mode

English | 49 DSI (Disabled System Indicator) A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "DSI: ON" LED flashes. "DSI: OFF" LED OFF. Selectable Illumination Selecting the button illumination color as green or red. D...

Page 50 - Panel action setting; The System Q factors are displayed.; Audio Setup; Built-in Amp Mute Setting; Bass boost level is flat.; Boost with the normal central frequency.

50 | English Menu system In Standby mode Panel action setting Sets the panel movement when the panel action (back/forward movement) is set to its most end position. Display Setting "Panel Control:1" No angle can be adjusted if the panel position has been set to its most end position. Also, i...

Page 52 - In FM reception; Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function.

52 | English Menu system Auto TP Seek When the TI function is ON and poor reception conditions are experienced when listening to a traffic information station, another traffic information station with better reception will be searched for automatically. Display Setting "ATPS: ON" The Auto TP...

Page 53 - Gradation Level; Canceling Downloading; When LX AMP unit connecting; AMP Control

English | 53 1 Inset a CD-R/CD-RW. Insert a CD-R/CD-RW containing files to be downloaded into this unit.Refer to 'Playing CD & MP3/WMA' (page 38) for details.Our URL http://www.kenwood.net-disp.com describes how to make CD-R/CD-RW. 2 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY&...

Page 54 - Rotary volume operation select

54 | English Menu system Rotary volume operation select Various items can be set using the rotary volume knob. Display Setting "Rotary SEL:ON" The rotary volume knob can be used for item setup. "Rotary SEL:OFF" The rotary volume knob cannot be used for item setup. • To use the rotary...

Page 55 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Keep on slide; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.

English | 55 Basic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the battery Use one lithium battery (CR2025). Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. Keep on slide Pull out 2 WARNING • Store unused batteries out of the reach of children...

Page 56 - Tune up or down band.; In Disc source; Switching the display.

56 | English Basic Operations of remote In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band.Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT]/ [...

Page 57 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories

English | 57 Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........1 4 ..........2 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connection...

Page 58 - Connecting Wires to Terminals

58 | English Connecting Wires to Terminals TEL MUTE EXT. CONT P.CONT ANT.CONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FRONT REAR AUX IN CENTER SUB WOOFER A To KENWOOD disc changer/GSM hands free unit/ External optional accessory Battery wire ( Yellow) Ignition wire (Red) FM/AM antenna input Antenna Cord (IS...

Page 59 - Connector Function Guide; Cable Colour; Volkswagen

English | 59 Connector Function Guide Pin Numbers for ISO Connectors Cable Colour Functions External Power ConnectorA-4 Yellow Battery A-5 Blue/White Power Control A-6 Orange/White Dimmer A-7 Red Ignition (ACC) A-8 Black Earth (Ground) Connection Speaker ConnectorB-1 Purple Rear Right (+) B-2 Purple...

Page 60 - Locking the Backpanel to the unit; Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of; Installation

60 | English Installation Locking the Backpanel to the unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the section on 'Theft Deterrent Panel' (page 20) and remove the Backpanel. 2 Insert the panel lock screws i...

Page 61 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame

English | 61 Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level.Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. • The frame can be remo...

Page 62 - Troubleshooting Guide; General

62 | English Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking ...

Page 63 - Tuner source

English | 63 ? The panel is not hidden even when the power is turned off. ✔ The protection function for preventing fingers or other things from getting caught in between the panel and this unit has been activated. ☞ Turn off the power again. ? Sound is interrupted when Dual Zone System is set to ON....

Page 64 - The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being

64 | English MP3/WMA source ? Cannot play an MP3/WMA. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on 'About CDs' (page 7). ? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the C...

Page 66 - Specifications

66 | English FM tuner section Frequency range (50 kHz space) : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 0.7 µV /75 Ω Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 1.6 µV /75 Ω Frequency response (±3.0 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 65 dB Selectivity (DIN) (±400 kHz) : ≥ 80 d...